MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE
November 9, 2005
Luke Tirrell called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
The following members were in attendance: Luke Tirrell – Joe Krimko
Teretha Jones – Mike Palermo – Janice Sweeney
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2005 meeting was made by Janice Sweeney and seconded by Joe Krimko.
The treasurer’s report was read by Luke Tirrell. A patron who has moved out of state will receive a reimbursement for $14.50. Wilmont Woodworking will receive a check for $3750.00 to build customized shelving units for our audiovisual storage. Joe Krimko made the motion to authorized these expenditures and the treasurer’s report and to pay the bills. Teretha Jones seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The updating of library policies has been put on hold until the beginning of the new year. Preparation time is limited right now due to staffing schedules. The next policies to be discussed will be mailed out with the agenda for January’s meeting.
A discussion was held on the hours for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Mike Palermo made the motion to close at 1:00 p.m. on both days. Joe Krimko seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The staff holiday’s for 2006 were presented to the Board for approval. Veterans’ Day, 2006 will fall on a Saturday and the library will be closed. It was recommended that this be a floating holiday for all staff. Motion to accept the recommendation and the staff holiday’s for 2006 was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Teretha Jones. Motion passed.
A discussion was held on the free wireless project from CJRLC. The primary responsibility of the library to support this project would be promotion. It was suggested that any Neptune Library sign within the town include the universal “wireless hotspot” symbol so that residents will know that it is now available. Mike Palermo made the motion to proceed with this project. Joe Krimko seconded. Motion passed.
A discussion was held on the biological contaminate survey report received by the Board. The overall feeling of the Board was to investigate the matter further. Teretha Jones was chosen to spearhead a meeting that would include Joe Krimko, Marian, Wayne Rode from Public Works, someone from Township Administration and the Township Engineer. This meeting will take place before the next Board meeting so that the information can be shared at that meeting in December.
Motion was made by Joe Krimko and seconded by Mike Palermo to close for executive session. Motion passed.
Mike Palermo made the motion to close executive session and adjourn the meeting. Teretha Jones seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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